I flatter no one.

This is what I have, instead of your gold and silver plate.

You have silver vessels, but earthenware reasons, principles, appetites.

My mind to me a kingdom is, and it furnishes me with abundant and happy occupation in lieu of your restless idleness.

All your possessions seem small to you; mine seem great to me.
Your desire is insatiate--mine is satisfied." [105] Talent is by no means rare in the world; nor is even genius.